Covalima, October 20, 2026 — The Secretary of State for General Secondary and Technical-Vocational Secondary Education (ESG-ESTV), Mr. Domingos Lopes Lemos, continued his monitoring and direct observation of the 2026 National Examination process this Tuesday—the second day of the exams—at the General Secondary School (ESG) Nutetu and the Central Basic School (EBC) of Fohorem, in the Municipality of Covalima.
This monitoring initiative aimed to directly observe the preparation and execution of the National Examination, ensuring that the student assessment process is conducted in an organized and disciplined manner, in full compliance with established procedures.
Throughout the second day, the Secretary of State for ESG-ESTV, accompanied by a monitoring team, oversaw the administration of the tests. This effort was intended to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the assessment process, while also ensuring that students are provided with the proper conditions to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their education.
Following the monitoring visit, the Secretary of State met with school administrators and provided guidance to the teaching staff. He urged them to maintain professionalism, adhere to all current regulations and examination procedures, and ensure that students receive appropriate support and guidance throughout the entire process.
The Secretary of State further emphasized that collaboration among school administrators, teachers, and examination proctoring teams is essential to ensuring that the National Examination is conducted in an appropriate, organized, and transparent manner, right through to the final day of the 2026 National Examination.
